Getting started

Rockhounding  involves a rare type of individual.

If you think that you might possess this special talent

Then please contact me by leaving a comment.


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Photos and stories

This rock crystal was found a short distance from Bend, Oregon.

It measures about 8 inches tall.

I had my first encounter with a real live rattlesnake finding this rock, thus it is nicknamed: 

 "MY RATTLESNAKE ROCK"

Find a club to join

A fun way to explore new collection sites
and meet other fellow rockhounders.

Oregon Council of Rock & Mineral Club
http://www.oregoncouncilrmc.org/

Oregon Rock On   PDX
http://www.orerockon.com/ore_rock.htm

Books and supplies

Books published for this topic are rare.
Most are broad or vague, and not specific
for this subject.

Try the local Library

Gold Fever 

Abebook.com

Roadside Geology of Oregon

Geology of Oregon

Gem Trails of Oregon

 Crystals and Minerals: by Jon Gladwell

Search for a Rockhound Book!

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Collection sites/ Maps

Here are some sites that I have found with research
Some I have been to, and others that I plan to explore.

VISIT THE BEND AREA

VISIT PRINEVILLE

Oregon Department of Geology

Crook county

PebbleUp.com

This site has more detailed maps of collection sites

Very informative

Why rocks?

Why look for rocks?